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Edmund, King of East Anglia, was buried at the place now known as Bury St Edmunds. The photo shows the cathedral.

Vikings in Britain

Learn how Vikings travelled to Britain, raided monasteries, and built new settlements. This KS2 History quiz explores their journeys, battles, and the changes they brought.

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Fascinating Fact:

Vikings first raided Britain at the end of the eighth century, attacking a monastery at Lindisfarne in AD 793.

In KS2 History, you learn how Viking raids slowly turned into settlements. Pupils explore where the Vikings landed, how they fought, traded, and lived alongside the people already in Britain.

Key Terms

Vikings: Seafarers from Scandinavia who raided, traded, and settled in parts of Britain and Europe.
Raid: A sudden attack, often by surprise, to steal goods or gain power.
Monastery: A religious community where monks lived, prayed, and worked, often storing valuable books and treasures.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

When did the Vikings first come to Britain in KS2 History?

In KS2 History, you learn that Vikings first came to Britain at the end of the eighth century, when they attacked the monastery at Lindisfarne in AD 793.

Why did the Vikings raid monasteries in Britain?

Vikings raided monasteries because they often contained treasure, food, and valuable objects, and the monks living there could not easily defend themselves against sudden attacks.

Did Vikings only raid, or did they also settle in Britain?

Vikings did not just raid. Over time, many settled in parts of Britain, built farms, traded, and created areas like the Danelaw where their laws and customs were followed.

Try These Related Quizzes

1 .

Who eventually regained control of England?

Edward the Elder

Edward the Confessor

Ethelred the Unready

Edmund Ironside

Edward was the son of Alfred the Great

2 .

Which of these was NOT a Saxon Kingdom?

Northumbria

Mercia

Wessex

Yorkshire

Yorkshire was in the kingdom of Northumbria

3 .

Which Viking leader agreed the Treaty of Wedmore with King Alfred?

Guthrum

Raegnald

Guthlac

Odin

This treaty set out the borders between Wessex and the Viking lands

4 .

Who was buried at the place now known as Bury St Edmunds?

Edmund, King of East Anglia

Edmund, King of England

Edmund, King of Wessex

Edmund, King of Kent

He was killed by the Vikings for refusing to give up Christianity - this made him a martyr and a saint

5 .

What name was given to the part of England ruled by the Vikings?

Daneshire

Denmark

Danelaw

Daneland

The Danelaw included Yorkshire, the East Midlands and East Anglia, as well as Essex, Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Middlesex and Buckinghamshire

6 .

Which Saxon Kingdom was not ruled by the Vikings?

Mercia

Wessex

East Anglia

Northumbria

Wessex was the only Anglo-Saxon kingdom to withstand the Viking invasion

7 .

When did the Viking 'Great Army' arrive in England?

865

1065

1865

1965

This Viking army conquered the North East Anglo-Saxon kingdoms and founded a new Viking country called the Danelaw

8 .

Which King of Wessex was 'Great'?

Edward

Edmund

Ethelred

Alfred

Alfred the Great held back the Viking invasion

9 .

Which Viking was crowned King of England in 1016?

Leif Ericsson

Canute

Sveyn Forkbeard

Guthrum

In all there were four Viking kings of England: Sveyn Forkbeard in 1013, Canute in 1016, Harold Harefoot in 1035 and Harthacnut in 1040

10 .

In which year did the Vikings raid Lindisfarne?

293

593

793

993

They stole gold and valuables, murdered the monks and set the church on fire

You can find more about this topic by visiting BBC Bitesize - Who were the Vikings?

Author: Amanda Swift (Primary School Teacher & Educational Content Developer)

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